Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

Let’s Blame The Heat

Posted on September 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s been a long season And the heat’s been the reason These beautiful winged beasties Haven’t been seen on my screen 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Screen

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When Trade Is A Problem

Posted on September 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

When trading’s a problem… The soon-to-be king needs land for his house. But the only available land belongs to the eblann, an ancient shamanic order. Detah says to deal for it using the eblann’s much valued green-feather herb which is … Continue reading →

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It’s the Season

Posted on August 29, 2026 by crispina kemp

Those months of deep blue sky were boring Happy to see grey skies with weather warning Rain that hammers the leaves don’t leave me yawning Enthusing, exciting, but alas inviting Wasps, jams, fruits and other sweeties wanting Shoo them, curse … Continue reading →

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Beware…

Posted on August 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

Beware the man with the silver beard You’ll fall headlong into his arms Where you belong That’s weird 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Headlong

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Best Known For Her Eccentricity

Posted on August 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

Felicity: Like a porcelain doll with her fragility Sweet and gentle, acting delicately Knows how to conduct herself exquisitely In all her ways and manners shows civility Never a hint of that killer, duplicity Has what’s known as breeding, aka … Continue reading →

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August’s Harvest Turned to Dust

Posted on August 8, 2026 by crispina kemp

August First: Lughnasadh When we make a start on gathering in Nature’s gain But Nature’s only harvest will be rust If the sky doesn’t soon give us plentiful rain Cornucopia’s precious fruits will turn to dust 36 words written for … Continue reading →

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Oddments. Miscellany. Patchwork. Collage.

Posted on August 1, 2026 by crispina kemp

I tried not to stare at her This dishevelled lass of indeterminant age Late teens? She could have been older In my continued silence She repeated: I’m an artist I asked: Performing? Creative? She answered: Destructive Then turned and said, … Continue reading →

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If I Give In To The Itch

Posted on July 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

See that fine black thread Dangling from the tree Dangling there and tempting me Washing from my head everything that Mother said Tempting me to maybe twitch, just an itch Not pull, nor yank It’s not that it’s wool wound … Continue reading →

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Heatwave Road Rage

Posted on July 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

Humidity swamps Tempers fray Horns blast Renting the day That voice at the back of my head Sits upon my shoulder instead Calm it, Lady, it says Kick off now, crash and kill Eternity to experience the fires of hell … Continue reading →

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Primordial Shore

Posted on July 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

The waves toss themselves against the shore Clutch and tear at anything there Tumble the stones Wrench at the shells Batter the rocks Like a starving child with fingers that grasp Edible, inedible, what does it matter Every last mark … Continue reading →

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